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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 218298" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hey!</p><p></p><p>For technical case studies, I have previously found that a good approach is to break them down into different steps:</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Understand the problem clearly</strong> - take a moment to restate the brief in your own words and identify what the key issue or objective is. This shows that you're thinking critically and not jumping straight into a solution. I always found that when I ensured that I understood the actual issue being discussed, I found it easier to then tackle the solutions and consequences and discuss this with the interviewers (if applicable).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Structure your answer</strong> - I would use a simple framework (e.g. outline the problem, explore possible solutions, weigh the pros / cons, and then recommend a solution based on that balance). Even if your solution isn't perfect, if you show your thought process through a clear structure, this demonstrates strong reasoning.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Talk through your thought process</strong> - similar to the above, interviewers often case more about how you think rather than whether you get the "right" answer. I would be transparent about any assumptions that you are making, and flag where you would need to find out more information before making a definitive answer.</li> </ol><p></p><p>It can also help to practice a few examples in advance, so that you get comfortable explaining your reasoning aloud. There are some great resources available on TCLA that I utilised when preparing for case studies (these can be found in the TCLA Wiki, which has a ton of other handy threads):</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/definitive-guide-to-law-firm-case-studies-monday-article-series.3232/" target="_blank">Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies</a> by Jacob Miller</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/ams/private-equity-a-basic-guide.505/" target="_blank">Private Equity: A Basic Guide</a> by Amma Usman</li> </ul><p></p><p>I hope that helps - best of luck, you've got this!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Abbie Whitlock, post: 218298, member: 42112"] Hey! For technical case studies, I have previously found that a good approach is to break them down into different steps: [LIST=1] [*][B]Understand the problem clearly[/B] - take a moment to restate the brief in your own words and identify what the key issue or objective is. This shows that you're thinking critically and not jumping straight into a solution. I always found that when I ensured that I understood the actual issue being discussed, I found it easier to then tackle the solutions and consequences and discuss this with the interviewers (if applicable). [*][B]Structure your answer[/B] - I would use a simple framework (e.g. outline the problem, explore possible solutions, weigh the pros / cons, and then recommend a solution based on that balance). Even if your solution isn't perfect, if you show your thought process through a clear structure, this demonstrates strong reasoning. [*][B]Talk through your thought process[/B] - similar to the above, interviewers often case more about how you think rather than whether you get the "right" answer. I would be transparent about any assumptions that you are making, and flag where you would need to find out more information before making a definitive answer. [/LIST] It can also help to practice a few examples in advance, so that you get comfortable explaining your reasoning aloud. There are some great resources available on TCLA that I utilised when preparing for case studies (these can be found in the TCLA Wiki, which has a ton of other handy threads): [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/definitive-guide-to-law-firm-case-studies-monday-article-series.3232/']Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies[/URL] by Jacob Miller [*][URL='https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/ams/private-equity-a-basic-guide.505/']Private Equity: A Basic Guide[/URL] by Amma Usman [/LIST] I hope that helps - best of luck, you've got this! [/QUOTE]
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